SOCI 2520 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Do-178B, Bounded Rationality, Routine Activity Theory
28 Nov 2016
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A pressing need for cash and a lack of other practical alternatives, criminal or noncriminal, can make armed robbery an attractive operation. Knowledge of settings where cash-rich victims can be found, as well as strategies for overcoming any opposition, may make the likely rewards well worth the risk and effort. Fo(cid:396) (cid:272)(cid:396)i(cid:373)i(cid:374)als, doi(cid:374)g thei(cid:396) (cid:271)est to (cid:862)get (cid:271)(cid:455)(cid:863) i(cid:374) thei(cid:396) eve(cid:396)(cid:455)da(cid:455) lives pla(cid:455) a sig(cid:374)ifi(cid:272)a(cid:374)t (cid:396)ole i(cid:374) determining the nature and frequency of their offending. Rational choice theory begins with the observation that crime is chosen because of the benefits it brings to the offender. Crimes are purposive and deliberate acts, committed with the intention of benefitting the offender. In seeking to benefit themselves, offenders do not always succeed in making the best decisions because of the risks and uncertainty involved. Offender decision making varies considerably with the nature of the crime.
